Todd:
As others have said, I would be more concerned about what
caused the mast step crack than the crack itself. I had a 1978 C&C 34 and did
not have that issue. All kinds of tabbing problems, but nothing with the mast
step. I agree that removing it to see what’s going on is the most prudent
course of action, especially if the crack is allowing water to seep downward.
Once you’re satisfied that the support is sound, I would call South Shore
Yachts (Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON) to see if they have a direct replacement. If
not, I would have a replacement made of stainless steel as Bill suggested.
My two cents.
Matt
From: Todd Williams via CnC-List <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, October 22, 2021 11:39 AM
To: Stus-List <[email protected]>
Cc: Todd Williams <[email protected]>
Subject: Stus-List GelCoat Color Matching and Cracked Mast Step
Well, yesterday, the boat was hauled out for the winter... time to get busy
before winter sets in for Upstate NY. We had a great summer of sailing on our
new to us 1980 C&C34 which we named Indigo Out We Go.
1 - There are some chips in the gelcoat, especially around the perimeter of the
transom. What is the best way to go about color matching my beautiful blue
gelcoat? Is this a factory color that I can reference by name or number at a
marine supply store and get tinted? (See Photos for nice blue color)
2 - I bought Indigo with a cracked mast step plate. We sailed all summer with
it, even up to 25+ knot gusts. I see no evidence of movement. I called an
aluminum welder and he told me it would be tough to adequately reconnect the
plate without knowing the alloy and grinding down the plate so the keelbolt
doesn't crack it again (not sure if that is the original cause). Should I be
concerned with this crack? Where am I likely to find a replacement part? (See
Photos)
PHOTOS - https://photos.app.goo.gl/XNxxNMUeBmkdUkyHA
Thanks for the information on various threads all summer, I have learned a lot!
TODD
Sodus Bay, NY
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